Congress stages horse-cart protest over fuel price hike in Jalandhar
The protest was led by Congress MLA from Jalandhar Cantonment Pargat Singh, who accused the Centre of burdening the middle class and common citizens with repeated fuel price hikes.
The protest was led by Congress MLA from Jalandhar Cantonment Pargat Singh, who accused the Centre of burdening the middle class and common citizens with repeated fuel price hikes.
Fresh fuel price hikes pushed petrol beyond Rs 102 in Delhi, with commuters and taxi drivers warning of rising transport costs and pressure on household budgets.
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The reassurance comes at a time when several regions have witnessed increased demand for diesel during the harvesting season, leading to higher sales volumes at some retail outlets.The reassurance comes at a time when several regions have witnessed increased demand for diesel during the harvesting season, leading to higher sales volumes at some retail outlets.
According to “Chalak Shakti Union”, taxi and commercial vehicle fares in Delhi-NCR have not been revised for nearly 15 years despite steep increases in operational expenses.
The Centre is expected to review governance priorities and economic preparedness as rising crude oil prices and global tensions put pressure on India’s energy outlook.
In a letter addressed to the Delhi Lieutenant Governor, Chief Minister, Transport Minister and Police Commissioner, the union stated that taxi and auto fares in Delhi-NCR had not seen any meaningful revision for nearly 15 years despite sharp increases in fuel costs and inflation.
Fuel prices climbed again across major Indian cities as rising global crude oil rates and the ongoing West Asia conflict continued to pressure domestic markets.
The increase follows a Rs 2-per-kg hike announced just two days earlier, taking the total jump in CNG prices to Rs 3 within a span of 48 hours.
Gig workers across India have announced a temporary shutdown of app-based services, warning that rising fuel costs and stagnant payouts are pushing many to the edge.
